Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Vigilance Department to intensify its anti-corruption efforts in Odisha, aiming to make the state corruption-free and discourage misconduct among government officials. He emphasized this during a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan. The Chief Minister’s Office stated that the government would address various needs of the Vigilance Department promptly, including capacity building and recruitment.
The government has referred a record 125 corruption cases to the Vigilance Department for investigation between April 1 and December 31, 2025. This marks a significant increase in cases assigned for scrutiny within a nine-month period. Notably, in 2025, a total of 488 corruption cases were resolved, with cases related to disproportionate assets being the most prevalent.
During the year, the Vigilance Department took stringent enforcement actions, conducting raids at 487 locations across Odisha and cracking down on cases involving illicit assets and bribery. As a result, 1,199 bank accounts of corrupt officials were frozen, and substantial assets, including buildings, land plots, and gold, were seized. Additionally, deposits amounting to Rs 36.69 crore and cash totaling Rs 8.8 crore were confiscated.
Recognizing the State Vigilance Academy’s achievements, the Chief Minister commended the institution for obtaining ISO 9001:2015 certification for three years. This certification reflects the academy’s dedication to infrastructure development and training quality, demonstrating significant progress in combating corruption in the state.
